On September 1st, Kees Scheffers started as the new greenhouse division manager at Vertify Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. "I'm 56 years old and was born and raised in Maasdijk," he shared in Vertify's newsletter. "I still live there with my wife Petra. Horticulture runs in my veins. My parents had read more

A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video. read more

W Palm Fruits, rozpoczął się nowy sezon daktyli. "Coraz bardziej rozwijamy się w kierunku sklepu z daktylami all-in-one. Na przykład importujemy daktyle Medjoul z różnych krajów, co pozwala nam oferować szeroki wybór zarówno detalicznie, jak i hurtowo" - mówi Dirk Jan van Dijk. "Rynek daktyli stale rośnie". read more

The annual Discovery Field Days hosted by Enza Zaden in Twisk focused on the theme "Resistance makes the difference," with a specific emphasis on Intermediate Resistance (IR) Nasonovia Nr:1. Growers, partners, and specialists from the Netherlands and other countries came together over three days to discuss current... read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables and ready-to-eat meals, will be present for the first time at the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that will take place in Madrid from September 30th. read more

The first edition of the "Clementina Festival - A Product, a Territory, the Taste of Calabria" will take place in Corigliano-Rossano, in the heart of the Plain of Sibari, from October 23rd to 25th, thanks to the local municipal administration and the Calabria Region. read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu szacowana jest na 6,11 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o 8,3% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2024 roku. Na podstawie obecnej wydajności, sektor ma szansę osiągnąć wartość eksportu na poziomie 8 miliardów dolarów w tym roku. Owoce i warzywa. read more

The European agri-food sector is experiencing very different dynamics depending on the supply chains: while the hazelnut market is characterized by tensions and record prices, the potato market is facing a downward trend linked to a production rebound. read more

Grupo Europlátano is uczestniczy in Fruit Attraction z własnym stoiskiem, mając na celu zwiększenie wzrostu i wzmocnienie swojego modelu biznesowego sprzedaży bezpośredniej do klientów. Od 30 września do 2 października grupa będzie obecna na targach IFEMA w Madrycie, na stoisku 10E01 w hali 10, obok swojej marki Gabaceras. Od roku 2019, Grupo read more

The season officially started last week. According to Manager Hong of Fresh Go Produce Co., Ltd., heavy rains at the beginning of this year's production season led to a higher percentage of small fruit compared to previous years. However, despite this, overall prices have remained stable, and export prices are competitive. read more

Even though the end of September doesn't bring the best weather, the strawberry season with repeat fruiting is still ongoing. We have checked the availability of fruits in wholesale markets and how much you need to pay for a kilogram of strawberries at the moment. read more

The import of Hayward kiwi from Greece has started, while the production of persimmons is picking up. There is a change in variety for prickly pears, now with the first Sicilian Bastardoni. New apple varieties, Nicoter and Annurca, are entering the market. read more

This pioneering agricultural sustainability initiative in Europe is being implemented on over 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) of lettuce, brassicas (including broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage varieties), and celery crops in the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain. It aims to improve. read more

The vision of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and the determination of its alumnus, Avtar Singh Dhindsa, laid the foundation for one of India's most successful land diversification projects: floriculture and flower seed cultivation. Avtar, who grew up in Langrian village in Punjab, began read more

The German company Food Freshly will be showcasing pre-cut apple slices as a substitute for whole apples in school meals at this year's Fruit Attraction. This concept has been utilized for over 15 years in countries like the US and Canada and is now being introduced to European markets. read more

Seven horticultural leaders have joined the jury for the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2026, an event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the global ornamental horticulture industry. Each year, the event brings together industry leaders, growers, and innovators from around the world. read more

The iconic Chiquita bananas will be grown, for the first time, in Italy. With the "Italian product" bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily alongside the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio, creating a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and quality. read more

Chiquita bananas will be cultivated for the first time in Italy, a pioneering initiative. With Italian-grown bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily in collaboration with the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. read more

BLOOM FRESH International Limited (BLOOM FRESH™), a global leader in the selection of new premium fruit varieties, responsible for iconic varieties such as Cotton Candy®, Sweet Sapphire® and Sweet Globe®, has achieved another decisive victory in Italy in the fight against... read more

"Macfrut, with the move to the Rimini Expo Centre, is experiencing years of extraordinary growth, finding its own precise identity in the international trade fair landscape, thanks to the bet on two elements that make it unique." This is how Patrizio Neri, the new president of Macfrut, begins. read more